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                   JULIE SMITH'S FRENCH TOAST STRATA

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Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Main Dish                        Breads
               Cheese/Eggs

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  1       lb           Loaf of French bread
  8       oz           Cream cheese, cubed
                       - (1 package)
  8                    Eggs
  2 1/2   c            Milk, light cream or
                       - half and half
  6       tb           Margarine or butter, melted
    1/4   c            Maple syrup

 Cut French bread in cubes.  Place half of bread cubes in bottom of a
 greased 3-quart casserole dish.  Sprinkle cubed cream cheese on bread. Add
 remaining bread cubes. In a large bowl, beat until well blended the eggs,
 milk, melted margarine or butter and maple syrup. Pour mixture over bread
 cubes and press down with a spatula. Cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate
 for 2 to 24 hours. Remove wrap and bake at 325 degrees for 35 to 40
 minutes.  Let stand for 10 minutes before serving. Serve with hot butter
 syrup.  Serves 6 to 8. Preparation time: 15 minutes Baking time: 35 to 40
 minutes



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